Solihull

Solihull is officially the best place to live in the UK.

Is there anything more lovely than strolling through Tudor Grange Park or playing with the dog in Brueton Park, safe in the knowledge that in five minutes you’ll be having a hot chocolate and cakes in one of the country’s leading branches of John Lewis followed by – who knows? – a movie or a wander around the high end boutiques of Mell Square? Of course there isn’t. That’s why Solihull has been declared the best place to live in the UK.
Solihull’s motto is urbs in rure (town in the country). It thus marries verdancy and shopping, which is just what we all really want – Isn’t it?

If you want to enjoy higher incomes, better employment rates and longer life expectancies, then you better move to Solihull!

The state and independent schools are great. Ruckleigh School was voted Best Independent Prep School in 2014.
Transport links are superb with the M42 connecting you to London by road, the train zipping you into Birmingham and even an airport.
There are sports clubs, green spaces, countryside day trips and lots more on your doorstep.

• Closest village/town: So many villages, towns and cities within reach.
• Post Office: 1
• Stores: Oh we love a bit of John Lewis.
• Supermarket: Take your pick.
• Pubs: Our favourite local is The Farm.
• Walks: Brueton Park is lovely.
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